Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 14 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS against the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.